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{{Short description|Theological discipline}}
'''Astrotheology''' is a discipline combining the methods and domains of [[space science]] with [[theology]], and as a complement to both.<ref name="Chon-Torres Szocik 2021 pp. 1–8">{{cite journal | last=Chon-Torres | first=Octavio A. | last2=Szocik | first2=Konrad | title=A brief epistemological discussion of astrotheology in the light of astrobiology | journal=International Journal of Astrobiology | publisher=Cambridge University Press (CUP) | volume=21 | issue=1 | date=2021-12-15 | issn=1473-5504 | doi=10.1017/s1473550421000367 | pages=1–8}}</ref> Astrotheology concerns the theological, cultural, and ethical implications of space exploration and identifies the elements of myth and religion in space science.{{sfn | Peters | 2009 | pp=3–29}}<ref name="Harrison 2014 pp. 30–48">{{cite journal | last=Harrison | first=Albert A. | title=Astrotheology and Spaceflight: Prophecy, Transcendence and Salvation on the High Frontier | journal=Theology and Science | publisher=Informa UK Limited | volume=12 | issue=1 | date=2014-01-02 | issn=1474-6700 | doi=10.1080/14746700.2013.868118 | pages=30–48}}</ref> Astrotheology is a "multi-disciplinary branch of theology that takes up the relationship between God and the creation, especially the creation of the universe over time."{{sfn | Peters | Hewlett | Moritz | Russell | 2018 | p=14}}
'''Astrotheology''' is a discipline combining the methods and domains of [[space science]] with [[systematic theology]].<ref name="Chon-Torres Szocik 2021 pp. 1–8">{{cite journal | last1=Chon-Torres | first1=Octavio A. | last2=Szocik | first2=Konrad | title=A brief epistemological discussion of astrotheology in the light of astrobiology | journal=International Journal of Astrobiology | publisher=Cambridge University Press (CUP) | volume=21 | issue=1 | date=2021-12-15 | issn=1473-5504 | doi=10.1017/s1473550421000367 | pages=1–8}}</ref> Astrotheology concerns the theological, cultural, and ethical implications of space exploration and identifies the elements of myth and religion in space science.{{sfn | Peters | 2009 | pp=3–29}}<ref name="Harrison 2014 pp. 30–48">{{cite journal | last=Harrison | first=Albert A. | title=Astrotheology and Spaceflight: Prophecy, Transcendence and Salvation on the High Frontier | journal=Theology and Science | publisher=Informa UK Limited | volume=12 | issue=1 | date=2014-01-02 | issn=1474-6700 | doi=10.1080/14746700.2013.868118 | pages=30–48}}</ref> Astrotheology is a "multi-disciplinary branch of theology that takes up the relationship between God and the creation, especially the creation of the universe over time."{{sfn | Peters | Hewlett | Moritz | Russell | 2018 | p=14}} [[Ted Peters (theologian)|Ted F. Peters]] envisions astrotheology as "the meeting point between theologians and astrobiologists."<ref name="Peters 2019 pp. 363–367">{{cite journal | last=Peters | first=Ted | title=Our common cosmos: an exercise in astrotheology | journal=Theology | publisher=SAGE Publications | volume=122 | issue=5 | date=2019-08-27 | issn=0040-571X | doi=10.1177/0040571x19858951 | pages=363–367}}</ref> A.C. Pieterse describes the field as a "prophetic wormhole that relates [[space-time]] to [[eschatology|eschatological]] transformation", a theology of nature rather than a [[natural theology]].<ref name="Pieterse 2022 pp. 98–119">{{cite journal | last=Pieterse | first=A.C. | title=Astrotheology as a prophetic wormhole that relates spacetime to eschatological transformation | journal=Acta Theologica | volume=42 | issue=1 | date=2022-06-24 | issn=2309-9089 | doi=10.38140/at.v42i1.6481 | pages=98–119 | doi-broken-date=1 November 2024 | url=https://journals.ufs.ac.za/index.php/at/article/view/6481 | access-date=2023-11-21}}</ref>


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== History ==
[[Ted Peters (theologian)|Ted F. Peters]] envisions astrotheology as "the meeting point between theologians and astrobiologists."<ref name="Peters 2019 pp. 363–367">{{cite journal | last=Peters | first=Ted | title=Our common cosmos: an exercise in astrotheology | journal=Theology | publisher=SAGE Publications | volume=122 | issue=5 | date=2019-08-27 | issn=0040-571X | doi=10.1177/0040571x19858951 | pages=363–367}}</ref> A.C. Pieterse describes the field as a "prophetic wormhole that relates [[space-time]] to [[eschatology|eschatological]] transformation", a theology of nature rather than a [[natural theology]].<ref name="Pieterse 2022 pp. 98–119">{{cite journal | last=Pieterse | first=A.C. | title=Astrotheology as a prophetic wormhole that relates spacetime to eschatological transformation | journal=Acta Theologica | volume=42 | issue=1 | date=2022-06-24 | issn=2309-9089 | doi=10.38140/at.v42i1.6481 | pages=98–119 | url=https://journals.ufs.ac.za/index.php/at/article/view/6481 | access-date=2023-11-21}}</ref>
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A.. C. Pieterse traces the "seeds" of astrotheology to the works of Greek philosophers such as [[Leucippus]], [[Democritus]], [[Epicurus]], and [[Lucretius]] who "held that [the] cosmos is infinitely large, with an infinite number of patterns that could sustain intelligence."{{sfn | Pieterse | 2021 | p=157}} The theologian Ted Peters similarly identifies ancient debates on the plurality of worlds ({{em|aperoi kosmoi}}) as a starting point for astrotheology, tracing it from [[Aristotle]] through to [[Thomas Aquinas]], [[Jean Buridan]], and [[William of Ockham]].{{sfn | Peters | 2013 | p=840}}


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The word {{em|astrotheology}}, hyphenated as {{em|astro-theology}}, first appears in a tract by the Anglican clergyman [[William Derham]]. For Derham, the task of this discipline was to "glorify God by stressing the immensity and magnificence of God's creation."{{sfn | Peters | Hewlett | Moritz |Russell| 2018 | p=14}} Derham advocated a chronology of space science broken into three eras, the Ptolemaic, the Copernican, and post-Copernican.{{sfn | Peters | 2013 | p=839}} In 1855, [[Edward Higginson]] published a series of four lectures, separating astrotheology into an earlier Jewish period and a modern period, the former regarding the mythology of ancient [[Israelite]]s and the latter encompassing "modern philosophical views of the solar system and the fixed stars."<ref>Edward Higginson, 1855. ''Astro-Theology; Or, the Religion of Astronomy: Four Lectures, in Reference to the Controversy On the "Plurality of Worlds," As Lately Sustained Between Sir David Brewster and an Essayist''</ref>
Astrotheology connects with [[astrobiology]], challenging the concept of extraterrestrial intelligence and engaging in discussions about the extent of God's creation. Astrotheology explores the spiritual dimensions inspired by [[Outline of space science|space sciences]], and uncovers hidden religious meanings in secular experiences.{{sfnp|Peters|2021}}


== Relationship to other fields ==
Astrotheology collaborates with [[astroethics|astroethicists]] to propose [[Public policy|public policies]] related to scientific space exploration and ethical considerations. These policies may include guidelines for responsible space exploration, regulations for the protection of celestial bodies and ecosystems, protocols for interactions with potential [[extraterrestrial life]], and frameworks for international cooperation in space exploration efforts.{{sfnp|Peters|2021}}
For Peters, astrotheology is "at minimum, a theology of space science".{{sfn | Peters | 2013 | p=838}} It connects with [[astrobiology]], challenging the concept of extraterrestrial intelligence and engaging in discussions about the extent of God's creation. Astrotheology explores the spiritual dimensions inspired by [[Outline of space science|space sciences]], and uncovers hidden religious meanings in secular experiences.{{sfn|Peters|2021}} Astrotheology collaborates with [[astroethics|astroethicists]] to propose [[Public policy|public policies]] related to scientific space exploration and ethical considerations. These policies may include guidelines for responsible space exploration, regulations for the protection of celestial bodies and ecosystems, protocols for interactions with potential [[extraterrestrial life]], and frameworks for international cooperation in space exploration efforts.{{sfn|Peters|2021}}

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== History ==
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A.. C. Pieterse traces the "seeds" of astrotheology are found in the ancient peripatetic philosophers (such as [[Leucippus]], [[Democritus]], [[Epicurus]], and [[Lucretius]]) who "held that our cosmos is infinitely large, with an infinite number of patterns that could sustain intelligence." However, {{sfn | Pieterse | 2021 | p=157}}

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The word {{em|astrotheology}}, hyphenated as {{em|astro-theology}}, first appears in a tract by the Anglican clergyman [[William Derham]]. For Derham, the task of this discipline was to "glorify God by stressing the immensity and magnificence of God's creation."{{sfn | Peters | Hewlett | Moritz |Russell| 2018 | p=14}} In 1855, [[Edward Higginson]] published a series of four lectures, seperating astrotheology into an earlier Jewish period and a modern period, the former regarding the mythology of ancient [[Israelite]]s and the latter encompassing "modern philosophical views of the solar system and the fixed stars."<ref>Edward Higginson, 1855. ''Astro-Theology; Or, the Religion of Astronomy: Four Lectures, in Reference to the Controversy On the "Plurality of Worlds," As Lately Sustained Between Sir David Brewster and an Essayist''</ref>


== See also ==
== See also ==
* [[Worship of heavenly bodies]]
* [[Worship of heavenly bodies]]
* [[Exotheology]]
* [[Religion in space]]


== Bibliography ==
== Notes ==
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{{reflist}}
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* {{cite journal | last=Pieterse | first=A.C. | title=Astrotheology: A proactive contextualization of novelty within space exploration | journal=Acta Theologica | volume=41 | issue=2 | date=2021-12-15 | issn=2309-9089 | doi=10.4314/actat.v41i2. | pages=156–175 | url=https://www.ajol.info/index.php/actat/article/view/249932 | access-date=2023-11-22}}

=== Works cited ===
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* {{cite journal | last=Pieterse | first=A.C. | title=Astrotheology: A proactive contextualization of novelty within space exploration | journal=Acta Theologica | volume=41 | issue=2 | date=2021-12-15 | issn=2309-9089 | doi=10.4314/actat.v41i2 | pages=156–175 | doi-broken-date=1 November 2024 | url=https://www.ajol.info/index.php/actat/article/view/249932 | access-date=2023-11-22}}
* {{cite journal | last=Peters | first=Ted | title=Astrotheology and the ETI Myth | journal=Theology and Science | publisher=Informa UK Limited | volume=7 | issue=1 | year=2009 | issn=1474-6700 | doi=10.1080/14746700802617097 | pages=3–29}}
* {{cite journal | last=Peters | first=Ted | title=Astrotheology and the ETI Myth | journal=Theology and Science | publisher=Informa UK Limited | volume=7 | issue=1 | year=2009 | issn=1474-6700 | doi=10.1080/14746700802617097 | pages=3–29}}
* {{cite book | last=Peters | first=Ted | last2=Hewlett | first2=Martinez | last3=Moritz | first3=Joshua M. |first4=Robert John |last4=Russell |title=Astrotheology | publisher=Cascade Books | publication-place=Eugene, Oregon | date=2018 | isbn=978-1-5326-0641-0}}
* {{cite book | last=Peters |first=Ted |title=The Routledge Companion to Modern Christian Thought | chapter=Astrotheology | publisher=Routledge | date=2013-10-28 | isbn=978-0-203-38785-6 | doi=10.4324/9780203387856-78}}
* {{cite book | last1=Peters | first1=Ted | last2=Hewlett | first2=Martinez | last3=Moritz | first3=Joshua M. |first4=Robert John |last4=Russell |title=Astrotheology | publisher=Cascade Books | publication-place=Eugene, Oregon | date=2018 | isbn=978-1-5326-0641-0}}
*{{cite journal |last=Peters |first=Ted |date=2021 |title=Astrotheology's contribution to public theology: From the extraterrestrial intelligence myth to astroethics |url=http://www.scielo.org.za/scielo.php?script=sci_abstract&pid=S0259-94222021000300040&lng=en&nrm=iso&tlng=en |journal=HTS Theological Studies |volume=77 |issue=3 |pages=1–8 |doi=10.4102/hts.v77i3.6855 |s2cid=238734716 |issn=0259-9422}}
* {{cite journal | last=Losch | first=Andreas | title=ASTROTHEOLOGY: ON EXOPLANETS, CHRISTIAN CONCERNS, AND HUMAN HOPES | journal=Zygon® | publisher=Wiley | volume=51 | issue=2 | date=2016-05-05 | issn=0591-2385 | doi=10.1111/zygo.12252 | pages=405–413}}
*{{cite journal |last=Peters |first=Ted |date=2021 |title=Astrotheology's contribution to public theology: From the extraterrestrial intelligence myth to astroethics |journal=HTS Theological Studies |volume=77 |issue=3 |pages=1–8 |doi=10.4102/hts.v77i3.6855 |s2cid=238734716 |issn=0259-9422|doi-access=free |hdl=2263/84506 |hdl-access=free }}
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* {{cite book | last=Wickramasinghe | first=Chandra | last2=Walker | first2=Theodore | title=The Big Bang and God: An Astro-Theology | publisher=Palgrave Macmillan | date=2015-10-06 | isbn=978-1-137-55242-6}}

== References ==
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{{reflist}}


==Further reading==
* {{cite journal | last=Losch | first=Andreas | title=Astrotheology: On exoplanets, Christian concerns, and human hopes| journal=Zygon | publisher=Wiley | volume=51 | issue=2 | date=2016-05-05 | issn=0591-2385 | doi=10.1111/zygo.12252 | pages=405–413}}
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* {{cite book | last1=Wickramasinghe | first1=Chandra | last2=Walker | first2=Theodore | title=The Big Bang and God: An Astro-Theology | publisher=Palgrave Macmillan | date=2015-10-06 | isbn=978-1-137-55242-6}}


[[Category:Theology]]
[[Category:Theology]]

Latest revision as of 04:00, 2 November 2024

Astrotheology is a discipline combining the methods and domains of space science with systematic theology.[1] Astrotheology concerns the theological, cultural, and ethical implications of space exploration and identifies the elements of myth and religion in space science.[2][3] Astrotheology is a "multi-disciplinary branch of theology that takes up the relationship between God and the creation, especially the creation of the universe over time."[4] Ted F. Peters envisions astrotheology as "the meeting point between theologians and astrobiologists."[5] A.C. Pieterse describes the field as a "prophetic wormhole that relates space-time to eschatological transformation", a theology of nature rather than a natural theology.[6]

History

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A.. C. Pieterse traces the "seeds" of astrotheology to the works of Greek philosophers such as Leucippus, Democritus, Epicurus, and Lucretius who "held that [the] cosmos is infinitely large, with an infinite number of patterns that could sustain intelligence."[7] The theologian Ted Peters similarly identifies ancient debates on the plurality of worlds (aperoi kosmoi) as a starting point for astrotheology, tracing it from Aristotle through to Thomas Aquinas, Jean Buridan, and William of Ockham.[8]

The word astrotheology, hyphenated as astro-theology, first appears in a tract by the Anglican clergyman William Derham. For Derham, the task of this discipline was to "glorify God by stressing the immensity and magnificence of God's creation."[4] Derham advocated a chronology of space science broken into three eras, the Ptolemaic, the Copernican, and post-Copernican.[9] In 1855, Edward Higginson published a series of four lectures, separating astrotheology into an earlier Jewish period and a modern period, the former regarding the mythology of ancient Israelites and the latter encompassing "modern philosophical views of the solar system and the fixed stars."[10]

Relationship to other fields

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For Peters, astrotheology is "at minimum, a theology of space science".[11] It connects with astrobiology, challenging the concept of extraterrestrial intelligence and engaging in discussions about the extent of God's creation. Astrotheology explores the spiritual dimensions inspired by space sciences, and uncovers hidden religious meanings in secular experiences.[12] Astrotheology collaborates with astroethicists to propose public policies related to scientific space exploration and ethical considerations. These policies may include guidelines for responsible space exploration, regulations for the protection of celestial bodies and ecosystems, protocols for interactions with potential extraterrestrial life, and frameworks for international cooperation in space exploration efforts.[12]

See also

[edit]

Notes

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  1. ^ Chon-Torres, Octavio A.; Szocik, Konrad (2021-12-15). "A brief epistemological discussion of astrotheology in the light of astrobiology". International Journal of Astrobiology. 21 (1). Cambridge University Press (CUP): 1–8. doi:10.1017/s1473550421000367. ISSN 1473-5504.
  2. ^ Peters 2009, pp. 3–29.
  3. ^ Harrison, Albert A. (2014-01-02). "Astrotheology and Spaceflight: Prophecy, Transcendence and Salvation on the High Frontier". Theology and Science. 12 (1). Informa UK Limited: 30–48. doi:10.1080/14746700.2013.868118. ISSN 1474-6700.
  4. ^ a b Peters et al. 2018, p. 14.
  5. ^ Peters, Ted (2019-08-27). "Our common cosmos: an exercise in astrotheology". Theology. 122 (5). SAGE Publications: 363–367. doi:10.1177/0040571x19858951. ISSN 0040-571X.
  6. ^ Pieterse, A.C. (2022-06-24). "Astrotheology as a prophetic wormhole that relates spacetime to eschatological transformation". Acta Theologica. 42 (1): 98–119. doi:10.38140/at.v42i1.6481 (inactive 1 November 2024). ISSN 2309-9089. Retrieved 2023-11-21.{{cite journal}}: CS1 maint: DOI inactive as of November 2024 (link)
  7. ^ Pieterse 2021, p. 157.
  8. ^ Peters 2013, p. 840.
  9. ^ Peters 2013, p. 839.
  10. ^ Edward Higginson, 1855. Astro-Theology; Or, the Religion of Astronomy: Four Lectures, in Reference to the Controversy On the "Plurality of Worlds," As Lately Sustained Between Sir David Brewster and an Essayist
  11. ^ Peters 2013, p. 838.
  12. ^ a b Peters 2021.

Works cited

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Further reading

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  • Losch, Andreas (2016-05-05). "Astrotheology: On exoplanets, Christian concerns, and human hopes". Zygon. 51 (2). Wiley: 405–413. doi:10.1111/zygo.12252. ISSN 0591-2385.
  • Wickramasinghe, Chandra; Walker, Theodore (2015-10-06). The Big Bang and God: An Astro-Theology. Palgrave Macmillan. ISBN 978-1-137-55242-6.
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